Kids' Stories and Reading Lists

You can learn about Baby Boosters' kits, get a list of good night stories, and find sing-along CDs for those long car trips on BCPL's Birth to Five pages. We also provide developmental tips and links to local county resources that are perfect for this age group.

Children's Booklists

Handpicked by BCPL's librarians...

BookHive
For kids to age 12. Search by author, illustrator, reading level or interest area.

Américas Book Award
Given in recognition of U.S. works of fiction, poetry, folklore, or selected non-fiction (from picture books to works for young adults) published in the previous year in English or Spanish that authentically and engagingly portray Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinos in the United States.

Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award
The best fiction and nonfiction books published at the K-2nd grade reading level and at the 2nd-4th grade reading level, both for children reading at grade level and for reluctant older readers.

Sydney Taylor Book Awards [PDF]
Recognizes the best in Jewish children's literature each year. Gold medals are awarded for outstanding books that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Silver seals are awarded to Honor Books in each category.